Tc-99m RBC imaging for demonstrating intermittent intestinal bleeding.

Abstract

A case of intestinal bleeding caused by multiple ulcerations near the terminal ileum is presented. Abdominal scanning with Tc-99m tagged red blood cells (Tc-99m RBC) demonstrated the intermittent bleeding in short intervals. Selective angiography did not demonstrate the bleeding site. Exploratory laparotomy showed 3 ulcers on the ileum at a site near the terminal ileum, with bleeding from one site. Tc-99m RBC abdominal scanning was very useful in this case for localization of the site of gastrointestinal bleeding before laparotomy.

• Authors: S Morita, M Ishibashi, T Yoshii, T Hirayama, K Takahashi, R Kobayashi, N Kaku, H Ohtake
• Journal: The Kurume medical journal (Kurume Med J) Vol. 37 Issue 1 Pg. 41-3 ( 1990) ISSN: 0023-5679 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 2214677 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Technetium

Topics

• Erythrocytes (metabolism)
• Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Ileal Diseases (diagnostic imaging)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Technetium (administration & dosage)